403 reviews
This service was previously known as NRMA MotorServe
Motorserve Caringbah provide a quality car service at a reasonable price. Their customer service is excellent. Whether it is a regular service, a rego check or a repair we are confident our car is in goid hands at Motorserve Caringbah Show reply
I wouldn’t take my car to Motor Serve for any mechanical repairs the manager and receptionist there are liars and thieves. I had a problem with a cracked diaphragm for the fuel pump and without inspecting it they quoted $,7400-00. Also told me they couldn’t find the part even though I supplied it and was on the passenger’s seat, and they kept the car for 4 weeks always lying to me about the car being too old, parts were hard to find.
The experience with the multiple outsourcing practise ( ie in fantasy of efficiency you drop car off at the Motorserve office they organise a collective pick up from several branches then fan car repairs out )Motorserve experience in Canberra was awful on every level repair a lot took longer we had no contact with repairer nor even knew which… Read more
it was and even where things were at the absolute opposite of what NRMA stood for in service to MOTORISTS at least they dont pretend its still NRMA. When we had the car serviced in Melbourne it turned out the problem was the Motorserve repair was the wrong part but even though under warranty I got no reply to my request for the procedure for a compliant and refund
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Old school servicing – Professional , friendly. best mechanical workshop with the convenience of an on site wheel alignment machine. Mechanic signed the service sticker Show reply
Booked a service online. Two days before the service I emailed them to let them know that the drivers side headlight had gone out and the light bulb needed to be replaced. I arrived just before 7:30am and told them that I needed new brake pads, the drivers side headlight needed to be replaced and that the fog light also needed to be replaced.… Read more
The guy behind the counter acknowledged all three issues.
They called me at 12:05pm and quoted me the cost to get everything done. Once again I told them that the drivers side headlight globe needed to be replaced.
11 hours after first dropping the car off, it was ready to be picked up. I watched the mechanic drive the car out of the workshop. I paid for the service, got in the car and the car told me that the headlight had not been fixed (see photo). I walked back into the reception area and told them that the globe hadn't been replaced. They took the car back into the workshop and after about 20 minutes, they told me that they were unable to fix the issue and that the whole headlight unit needed to be replaced. I was told I would be called the next day with a quote for a new headlight. 6 days later I still haven't received a call back. (side note, the entire headlight does NOT need to be replaced, just the globe. The owner's manual which explains how to replace the bulb was not followed).
It doesn't fill me with confidence that the mechanic ignored the warning that popped up on the instrument display regarding the headlight when he drove it out of the workshop and makes me wonder what else was not done during the service.
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Motorserve Tuggeranong ACT – The current staff of Motorserve Tuggeranong who worked on our pride and joy are a bunch of unprofessional idiots who messed up our car bigtime, wasted our time and has caused us undue stress. I challenge [Names Removed] or any other staff involved with the service of our Range Rover Evoque on the 5th of August 2022 to dispute any false claims… Read more
that I will mention in this highly negative review!
I bought the car in 2020 from a public servant who looked after the car really well and all service records were provided to us. The car was a "push present" for my then pregnant wife. Prior to acquiring the car, the last few services were done by Motorserve Tuggeranong (formerly NRMA) we thought its a good idea to just continue having the car serviced by them since they already know the car. I was very happy with the first few services I had with Motorserve (as you can see by my first review) since some of the staff and mechanics are my regular mountain biking buddies. I made sure to contact them first prior to booking the car for a service so I enjoy that special treatment and knowing that they are skillful and competent mechanics, I always make it a point to request them to handle our car's service requirements.
Fast forward to 5 August 2022, my mates no longer work in the Tuggeranong branch. We booked our Range Rover Evoque for its annual log book service expecting the same excellent service we always received despite not having our usual mechanics around anymore. [Name Removed] from reception booked the vehicle. Everything was perfectly fine with our car when dropped it off, it took them the whole day to work on it. I believe my car was picked up by my wife approx 5 pm the same day. The next day I asked my wife if they provided an invoice or a report or summary of the services done. She said nothing was provided. All services done before, I was always given a hard copy of the invoice and kept it in the manual book located in the glove box . So I checked the glove box thinking they may have placed it there, I also moved the car inside the garage when I noticed a "Gearbox Fault" warning on the screen (photo attached). My wife called the front desk regarding this and was told it was the main battery that needs to be changed she also asked for the invoice or job details through email. The service cost a whopping $730, the most expensive service we ever paid for. So paying this amount with no idea of what has been done plus a "Gearbox fault" warning message was really frustrating!
We booked our car because we trusted their services and for our peace of mind since my wife drives the car daily to work and for school plus childcare pick up.
We booked the car for a battery change sometime in December 2022, just before the holidays, expecting that the warning message will be gone, and to also heed their advice that the warning is caused by low battery power. After the battery was changed, the message is still there. So I approached the front desk again, and they couldn't do anything about it and they still could not provide an invoice for the service done in August! [Name Removed] even told me that the warning could not have been triggered by the last service and could have been a coincidence. What a stupid and incompetent reply! Not knowing what to do they advised me to contact and book with Land Rover to solve the problem!
I took it upon myself to try and find out what might be causing the warning light to appear. I searched posts from different Range Rover Evoque Facebook groups, discussion forums, Youtube videos etc. One common cause is the Auxulliary battery located underneath the passenger glove box. I was talking to a gentleman from the UK regarding this and he gave me a few tips before I go ahead and check. I have NEVER accessed that part of the car since we bought it. The moment I opened it I saw a wire that is disconnected and left hanging. (See Photo) At this point I completely lost it and was fuming mad! That wire is supposed to be connected to the auxilliary battery, I connected it and checked if the message was gone. Lo and behold the warning message was gone!! The way the wire was hidden way way up and under only means one thing that the wire was deliberately disconnected and tampered with.I called Motorserve and as usual Aminder is not available for discussion. We were made to believe that we needed a new battery by disconnecting a wire so they can earn their profit! No other mechanic serviced our car since purchase only Motorserve Tuggeranong did and yet they never accepted responsibility for the hassle and the trouble they caused! We have been patient and respectful up until this day that we realised we were being ripped off by these incompetent and unscrupulous individuals! Please avoid this Motorserve branch by all means![Name Removed], you know where to contact me!
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Very poor quality repairs, AVOID MOTORSERVE!!!!! – I recently had my Mitsubishi repaired at MotorServe Derrimut. When i returned home I discovered that the wiring for the rear number plate lights was incomplete. Wires were exposed with no Conduit or Electrical Tape and we're hanging low under the vehicle with no cable ties. I Spent an hour underneath my vehicle fixing the issue. I emailed… Read more
MotorServe HR Department with photos 2 weeks ago and still no response. For a vehicle to be signed off in this condition would indicate a significant lack of quality control. After having my vehicle for 2 months i would expect it to be returned in its original condition. Do yourself a favour and avoid MotorServe .
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Not Happy, – I just want to understand to be careful when dealing with this company! In May 2021 the starter on my vehicle decide stop working. I trusted No Real Mechanics Available (NRMA) to change my starter motor. I received a phone call to say I needed a new EGR valve as they would not warrant the new starter as the EGR is leaking oil. Fair enough it was… Read more
expensive but went ahead. Received car back all good. 6 weeks later I see an error code check emissions. Took it back they checked it and said you need to change the PCV but that didn’t sit well with me. So I went and got a second opinion. The second mechanic said the EGR is faulty and is a non genuine part the price they charged I thought it was genuine part. I replaced the EGR with a genuine part which cost me $750 Motorserve charged $1100 for a non genuine copy. All is well.
Went back to Motorserve to somehow get a refund on the part. I don’t care about the labor I already new it was going fall on deaf ears. After I told him the story and had replaced the the part with a genuine one. He proceeded to tell me that is a genuine Valeo. Which is a flat out lie. It’s is a Goss and has absolutely no markings on it except the name. A genuine/OEM would have many markings on it with numbers.
Then tells me other things the reason it failed. 10 seconds ago he blatantly lied to my face so why should I believe him. I have done my money. I don’t want them to contact me or apologise.
I’ve always been taught not to lie or steal but I guess these rules don’t apply to big businesses. My trust in this company for so many years is in the toilet where it will stay forever.
I just want you guys to be careful and try and find a good independent mechanic and not be ripped off.
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Positive reviews
Just picked up my old volvo after 17 years the brakes failed. Big job for the gentleman, but they kept me informed all the time .. super polite .. immaculate premises. ( better than my house). Michael at the front desk was lovely and friendly… apart from the cost ( expected ) , it was a pleasant experience. Thanks to the guys Show reply
Rouse Hill Service Centre Closed by NRMA – I have nothing but praise for the team at Motorserve Rouse Hill. I always receive prompt feedback with details and costs on my car service, and as a bonus, the car always comes back spotless. Despite the favourable reputation of the Rouse Hill store, NRMA has decided to close the store permanently. The manager there, Grant Lachowicz was the… Read more · 2
epitome of professionalism and honesty. NRMA claims to be “servicing the community”, but the drivers of the Hawkesbury have lost a valuable service and are now forced to select Hornsby or Castle Hill, and for me, that is a 40-minute drive to have to sit in your store and wait for my car to be service. This is not serving the community NRMA. I have been a supportive member for over 20 years and I am very unhappy.
UPDATE I am pleased to advise that the site has been purchased by My Car (owned by Continental Tyres) and is now operating with the original staff, Grant and his team are back to provide the same excellent service. I will be using them again.
Logbook service – The best, with reasonable prices for servicing and they clean the car inside and out!! Will definitely be taking both cars back every time Show reply
Negative reviews
Bad service – Had no idea what they were doing. Changed expensive parts that were not necessary. The problem with car still remains. When the car was test drove they got a speeding fine that we got in the mail.
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Another money grab mechanic service, gone there to overheating problem and service Did all the other job which doesn't required but not overheating problem , told me need auto electrician so car left 2 weeks in their place than fix a tear wear charge me 1400 overall, told me all issue fixed. Next day car broken down on street ,brake doesn't work… Read more
/ engine stopped when stationary, take it back now saying brake booster &master cylinder need replacement and quoted it for $2400. All its for a 2001 toyota model
I just lost my word, now you decide are they best ot worst
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Horrible – Take your car in and they just guess. It could be any number of things but instead of eliminating everything they done thing so you have to keep bringing your car back. Had transmission issues with my 2011 Ford Focus has to return the car several times coz they don't know what they're doing and wanted a returning customer. Should rename themselves motoscam
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Recent reviews
Extremely rude and incompetent, criminally bad customer "service". A complete clown show – STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP! Extremely rude and incompetent, criminally bad customer "service". A complete clown show. Sent the car for a service, was told to be ready around 4:30pm and to wait for their call. We called to confirm this during the day. Their call arrived at almost 4:50pm, a female staff rumbled for about 5 minutes saying we had to be… Read more
there before their close at 5 blabla, then that we had to pay over the phone etc., then if the payment can't be received today we can't pick up the car blabla.
I said we're just 10 min away and will arrive soon to pay and pick up, by the time you finish talking we'd be there. (In fact we arrived at somewhere very close to the shop to wait for their call to minimize their wait time.)
We arrived, the same woman appeared very angry and agressive, first threatened to walk off and then THREATENED TO LOCK US OUTSIDE OF THEIR OFFICE -- IN HEAVY RAIN, "we're closed we can't let you pick up the car", then pointing at her watch angrily saying is 2 min past 5 etc.
We entered in their office anyway, another woman joined the argument, with us, their first time customer, with god knows what the point was. My question of "you called us at 4:47, how long do you expect us to be here, 1 minue or 2?" was never answered. And then they opened up the system quickly and let us pay and get the keys back. "The invoice will be emailed to you later."
Is this shop serious? Threatening your customers becasue of your own poor time management? How can anyone this rude and this incompetent be hired, in a customer service role no less?
And, for this very expensive and time-consuming service, zero cleaning was done at all.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP!
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Horrible – They just closed up shop in Tuggeranong without telling anyone and now my car is having issues which I got a major service and brakes done recently at their shop and now cant get help as engine light has come on and brakes are clicking... what do I do as they have just disappeared?
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STUNG – I went to get a pink slip from these rip offs,and they charged me a hundred bucks for wipers I didn't need. My wiper pads were purchased a month before. And they also told me I needed a full service, which was nonsense because I just had one. I own a new co. Don't go there People's.
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Great – I was very pleased with my service at Gladesville Motor Serve. I would to make a special mention of Alex who dealt with myself and my Son. My car had major damage to It, Alex kept us informed all the way as to what needed to be done to get it back on the road, he gave us the run down and quote of how much it was going to cost and when the car… Read more · 1
would ready for pick up When we went to pick the car up Alex introduce himself and assured us if we had any problems to give him a ring I would recommend your service .
Professional – I have my car serviced there every year for the past 2 years. I found them to be very professional. Always polite and get the job done quickly. I have recommended them to all my friends. Show reply
The worst customer experience I’ve experienced – Very rude staff particularly an [Content Removed] blonde woman sitting at the front desk and another [Content Removed] blonde woman who appeared to be an assessor of some kind. Misleading information was given over the phone which is why I booked an appointment for the day and time I did after cancelling the week before for the same exact reasons… Read more
I had been told weren’t an issue for this appointment but inevitably were. When what I had been told wasn’t the case upon arrival I explained what I’d been told on the phone and the staff gave no apology nor did they listen or let me fully finish explaining once, they would just continue to interrupt me saying I was lying and that wouldn’t have happened. The assessor in particular told me I was wrong or lying at least 5 times and even tried to throw in my face that I was late despite my explaining that as there was no parking available on site or on the street I had been driving around seeing where I could possibly legally part causing me to be 5 minutes late. In the end I needed to park in a random space inside their gates just to be able to get in and talk to someone about my appointment to see what to do. She had a very hostile and demeaning tone and then tried to get me to rebook with them for another day. The fact that my insurance company chooses to work with this company genuinely baffles me.
Also, since then, they reply to negative reviews denying their actions and saying their ‘staff remember it differently’. No accountability or even apology when they treat people very poorly. A formal complaint was raised through insurance about them.
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Great service and quality workmanship – Great customer service and helpful staff at all times which makes a big difference. The repair time was also quick, and of high quality. Recommended. Show reply
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Service is good, but they need to do better on quoting – When I booked the service via a phone call, I specifically inquired about the price of the brake pads. The representative informed me that the price would be consistent with the quote I received last November. Previously, their mechanic had suggested that the front brake pads needed replacement, so I decided to proceed for safety reasons. On the… Read more
day of the service, my car was attended to as expected. Unfortunately, they were unable to honor the six-month-old quote, citing reasons such as the quote's 30-day validity, inflationary pressures, and low profit margins. During my negotiation with the manager through the customer service representative, Dominic, the response was not favorable. I was given the option to either accept the higher price or have a different, implied inferior, brand of brake pads installed.
Despite this, I commend Dominic for ensuring that my car was serviced and ready within the agreed timeframe, which was a pleasant surprise.
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Car service Miscommunication – Hello, I brought my car in for service on Tuesday, March 30th, 2024. I was told by a team member that it would be ready for pickup on March 3rd, 2024, and I also received a confirmation text. However, when I called Motorserve Hallam this morning, they informed me that they had left a voicemail on January 1st, 2024, instructing me to pick up the… Read more
car. Unfortunately, my voicemail is not functioning properly, and I believe they should have used alternative methods such as email or SMS to notify me sooner. Upon arriving to collect my car, I was informed that the necessary parts had not yet arrived, and I will need to wait another week. This miscommunication caused me to take time off work unnecessarily, assuming my car would be ready. I hope we can ensure clearer communication in the future to avoid such inconveniences.
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Pretty poor form – Car Service - MotorServe Seven Hills I am always in two minds about where to get my car serviced: the small business my family has been taking their cars to for 30 years, or the local MotorServe, conveniently located within walking distance from my house. After a positive previous experience, I opted for MotorServe, particularly because I could… Read more
book online (on a Sunday) and they had availability the next day (Monday).
Monday afternoon came and I hadn't heard from MotorServe on the progress of my car service. I rang them only to have the receptionist ask me if I had dropped my car keys off in the afterhours box. She told me she had already checked the box this morning, finding nothing, and only found them when she went to check again, informing me they had fallen into another part in the box. She then continued to advise me that the mechanics check the upcoming services on a Friday afternoon (I had booked mine on a Sunday), and that was probably why it hadn't been seen, despite my car being parked in their carpark, which was a new addition from when they finished their working week the week before. She then continued to advise me the mechanics hadn't commenced the service, and could I pick it up another day. I refused, stating I had booked it in expecting it to be serviced, and I needed my car. She advised me she would get the mechanics to start the service, and the manager would do overtime until 1800 so I could collect it - yeah. Thanks. When I went to collect it, the manager again told me he was doing overtime, which wasn't the worse part, it was the $1100 service, the most expensive service I have ever had.
I think I have answered my own question: next time and every time after that, I will be taking my car to the small business my family has been taking their cars to for 30 years.
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Great service, amazing team work – It was an excellent experience we had with Motorserve Hallam. The staff was friendly, efficient and extremely professional, all of them. I had Rowena organising my taxi card and also listening to our needs. She managed to pass our request and have our car fixed in record time. So grateful to her and everyone for their amazing understanding and… Read more · 2
team work. Thanks again to everyone at Motorserve for making our experience a very pleasant and easy one. Our car looks like new, great job! Kind regards, Silvia and Hector.
car registration – We were impressed by the courtesy of Motorserve Penrith's staff when booking and actioning an essential service and registration inspection of our Kia Rio - thank you Show reply
Avoid! – 6/10/23 I get a call at 11:30am from [Name Removed] to say my car is ready to be picked up. I go in to pick it up and he says everything has been repaired, no excess to pay. I drive home and notice a strange noise coming from the left back rear side. I also notice that the repairs have not all been completed. I go back into Motorserve Mitchell… Read more
Canberra around 3:00pm to let them know there is a sound coming from the rear that wasn't there before I dropped it off. [Name Removed] comes out and looks at the rear of my car. I explain that there is a sound coming from the back rear that wasn't there before. I said I could go for a drive to show him and he says he is not allowed to drive the vehicle. I show him a video of the noise. He says 'are you driving?' He says that it couldn't have been from the repair because the sound is coming from the other side of the repair (left side, not the right where the repair was done) and tells me that the whole back rear is a whole piece and that piece would have had to come off when the repair was getting done. He said I should take my car to a mechanic. I said that I got my car serviced before I came in. I show him the video again and he says all he can hear is the road noise. I explain again that it wasn't there when I dropped it off and something must have happened in the interim whilst it was getting repaired. I said it is a hybrid and the car makes no noise and now there is a noise coming from the back. He said that someone should sit in the back and listen for the noise when driving. He also said that there was no way to prove that the car wasn't making that noise as he didn't drive it. I asked about the unfinished repair and he went inside to get the photos. He came back out and said sorry the repairs have not been completed and that the car has to be brought back. I asked where and he said Fyshwick. I asked if I had to bring the car to Fsywick and he said yes, 'it should only take 10-15 minutes as they will just replace the part'. I then tell him I'm going to call NRMA as I am not happy with the response and he says 'ok'. I call NRMA and explain the situation and that I am currently sitting in the car park. They put me on hold and speak to Motorserve. They explain that they have spoken to [Name Removed] and I can go back in to get the situation resolved. I go back in to Motoserve and speak to [Name Removed]. He goes into the side office and asks [Name Removed] about the situation. I hear [Name Removed] tell [Name Removed] in a loud, frustrated tone that 'I have sent an email to Fyshwick to fix the car. They close at 3pm. I told her that the noise is on the other side of where the repair took place and it has nothing to do with the repair just completed.’ Sheree comes back out and I tell him 'I have heard everything'. I excuse myself to the bathroom and come back and ask what can be done to resolve this issue. [Name Removed] asks [Name Removed] (site manager) and says that they will be in contact next week when they hear back from Fyshwick. I asked if the email was in regards to the missed repair and the noise and [Name Removed] says 'yes, we will contact you next week'.
I was gaslighted by [Name Removed] and made to feel that this is my fault. I wouldn't be bringing the car back if everything was ok. I know my car and the noise was not there beforehand. I should have never been treated this way and made to feel like this.
Prior to this incident they made several mistakes with my booking after I rescheduled. [Name Removed] said there must be something wrong with the booking system. I also received a text message after I picked up my car on the day that said unfortunately the repair time has been extended due to the repair taking longer than expected. Your new estimated completion date is 2023-10-09. Any questions, call MOTORSERVE MITCHELL on 0261833374.
I should have never brought my car here; it would have been less of a headache to get it repaired privately instead of under insurance. Motorserve Mitchell just don't seem to care and would rather be disrespectful instead of helpful. There was no apology about the noise or any offer to remedy the situation.
They have now said I have to take it to Toyota servicing and get a statement outlining the issue. Motorserve is not taking any responsibility for the damage they have caused.
I ended up taking my car to Toyota and they said it was loose styrofoam in the back where the spare tyre is and that the jack was incorrectly put back in. I don’t understand why Motorserve had to touch that area but that’s what was causing the noise. I wasn’t making up things like [Name Removed] had implied. They did cause the noise and lots of inconvenience. What a headache!!
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Great customer service – I have used MotorServe, Brookvale for over 5 years and have found them to be reliable and transparent. On my most recent service I had an issue regarding a difference between a quote and the actual price charged for a service. I sent a email to MotorServe outlining my concerns and within 2 hours received a call from a MotorServe manager. We went… Read more · 1
through the facts of the case and my concerns after which the manager offered to pay the difference between the charge and the original quote which I accepted. I was very impressed with the speed and reasonableness of the MotoerServe response, great customer service.
Thank you Motorserve Homebush West – I would like to say a huge thanks to Belinda at Motor Serve Homebush West for going the extra mile in assisting me today with my claim, she is truly a huge asset to Motor Serve , her lovely phone manner and help made me believer again in great customer service. Well done Belinda ! and the rest of the team at Homebush West Motor Serve are… Read more · 1
wonderful and friendly also , lovely clean premises and constant updating me on all matters relating to my repair.. What a great experience Highly recommended ..
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